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The Beast of Grunch Road

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New Orleans, founded in 1718 by French colonists, has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures. Steeped in mystery and tales of the supernatural, the city has long been tolerant of the beliefs and practices of the people who live within its borders. Save for one family whose rumored dark deeds were beyond that of which even the most understanding and accepting populace would allow... the Grunches. This family, known widely for its predisposition for albinism and dwarfism, were said to carry out occult practices and dark rites so heinous that they were driven into the swamps outside of the city. Feared and persecuted by their neighbors, the Grunch family more often than not found themselves accused of crimes they had nothing to do with and hunted by those who judged them based on their appearance. After decades of persecution, the Clan patriarch embraced the dark arts his family had been so long rumored to command. Blood sacrifices and pledges of service to diabolical creatures gra...

Yateveo - the Man-Eating Tree

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The Yateveo, more commonly known as the Man- Eating Tree, is roughly the size of a willow tree, standing between 30' and 40' long. They attack using their long tendrils, either striking with branches or sending roots through the ground to strike at targets from below. These Man-Eating Trees migrate slowly throughout their domain, devouring small mammals, birds, lizards, and whatever humanoids wander within reach. Yateveo Tree CR: 8     Huge Plant      HD: 12d8+60 plus 6 (115 hp) Init: -4     Spd: 5'     AC: 24 (-4 Dex, -2 size, +20 Natural), t: 4, ff: 24 Attacks: (BAB +8; Grap +30) ; +16 8 Tendrils: 1d8+10 (19-20/×2) plus Improved Grab (15' reach) SA: Constrict, Improved Grab SQ: Plant Traits, Tremorsense 60' Align: N     Saves: Fort +13, Ref +4, Will +8 Str: 30, Dex: 2, Con: 20, Int: 2, Wis: 10, Cha: 6 Skills: Hide +5*, Move Silently +6 Feats: Improved Critica...

Cat Síth

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     Cat Síth is a fairy in the form of a cat that is the size of a large dog. It is all black except for a patch of white in the center of its chest. It is said that it can steal the souls of the recently departed and has a fondness for music and riddles.      While it typically goes on all fours, if one is careful and quiet, they may be able to catch it standing on its hind legs, dancing and singing to itself. While malicious, it is rarely actively malevolent and a home that makes the proper signs of respect may find that its fields are blessed by the fey creature. Cat Síth CR: 4     Medium Fey     HD: 6d6+12 (33 Hp) Init: +4     Spd: 40', Climb 20' AC: 16 (+4 Dex, +2 Natural), t: 14, ff: 12 Attacks: (BAB +3; Grap +6) ; +7 2 Claws: 1d3+1 plus Improved Grab and +5 Bite: 1d6+3 SA: Improved Grab, Pounce, Soul-Stealer, Rake (1d3+1) SQ: DR5/Cold Iron, Evasion, Low-Light Vision, S...